Ch. 23 Electric Current

Front

What is the formula for Ohm’s Law?

Back

Current = Voltage/Resistance

Front

What is the unit of measurement for resistance?

Back

Ohms

Front

The greater the voltage, the greater the:

Back

current

Front

Name the two types of CURRENT:

Back

direct current and alternating current

Front

In which type of current does the energy move the electrons in one direction?

Back

Direct current

Front

What moves the electrons in the wire of a circuit?

Back

The electric field

Front

The rate at which electric energy is converted into another form, such as mechanical energy, heat or light is called:

Back

Electric power

Front

Which type of bulb, incandescent or fluorescent, emits much less heat and more light?

Back

Incandescent

Front

What are the names of the two types of CIRCUITS?

Back

Series and Parallel

Front

Which type of circuit has a single pathway for the flow of electrons between the terminals of the battery?

Back

Series circuit